IS YOUR DESIGN RESUME STILL RELEVANT?
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- Chris Do and Jose Caballer talk about the relevancy of the design resume in 2015. Is it still needed? What should you include? How should you design it? Their answers might surprise you.
What is a resume anyway? :55
Top 3 mistakes people make. 1:37
Tips. 5:00
Make it different. Nina Mufleh case study. Her resume went viral. She applied for a marketing position at AirBNB 5:12
Chris talks about the problem with designers and their resume 9:10
Nobody cares 10:05
Farm Design portfolio on Behance 13:12
Show your work in context with beautiful photography and mock-ups. 14:42
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As a design student I’m finding the more relevant experience and professional content I get in my portfolio, the less employers are asking to see my resume. It’s weird to think about but makes perfect sense after seeing this video. Instead of having my resume printed out to go over at my last couple interviews, they have my portfolio site pulled up on a computer.
I noticed this as soon as I started looking for a job in the field, and it's true: Nobody cares about your damn curriculum vitae. They'll judge you by what you've got to show, by your attitude, and by how good your teeth are. In my case I got my first internship through an indication, a school representative sorta nudged me towards a small agency that was after a part-time artist, to do social media artwork, some web, help out with packaging mock-ups and whatever else came in through the phone.
At our first meeting Mr. "Doe" asked me some questions, very simple stuff but I struggled to keep my heartbeat down. He asked me things like how far away I lived (very friggin far), whether I'd be able to get there on time (barely), and if I had any previous work experience (I had worked at a car wash with dad for a while, and helped built the damn place too). Honestly, I didn't think I made such a great impression, and they took their sweet time getting back to me, a week I think.
But to my surprise, I got the gig. Worked there part time for seven months, got lots of great, valuable insights on how a company like that worked, then left when instead of offering a full-time job... They just asked if I would carry on with the internship. But I didn't just up and left, though. I stuck around until they had enough time to get another school kid in my place, and I took that time to set my ongoing tasks straight and get all the work I had done onto my trusty flash drive.
I was 16 then, and now at 20, I'm really just glad to have been through there. The jobs I was assigned to weren't crazy exiting, and I didn't have a lot of creative freedom (probably because I didn't know enough about design and had no business wanting creative freedom), but the jobs were quite varied, and that kept things mildly interesting. The trip was long and boring though. Fuck that long-ass road. The traffic was trash every single day, and the bus stop was way too far away from the damn building. Super exhausting to get there and back home. I also lost some weight for whatever reason. Such a tiresome year, and I'm glad that's over with.
SKOOLED!!! Great video guys, as always.
Love the way you people present every detail of design and everything related to it...
This video has some of the most useful information I've heard yet. Thank you for posting and sharing the wisdom!
Wow, this is great i most confess this is definitely giving me a new and better approach to thing! thanks Chris
This video is so challenging, in a good way! I feel so much drive now to go and really improve my profile on dribbble and linkedin
Really great content here You did answer my question of "HR needs a resume and they are my gate keepers" but at the same time you raise valid points of shifting the focus to creating stuff. Mixed thoughts but enjoyed it.
Listen !!!! I have been so down about having to search for a job... I am happy you guys so these videos !!! So helpful!!🙏🏾🙏🏾
You guys are getting me pumped! I am a graphic design student working on my resume and portfolio right now and will be finishing up to get a job!
I totally agree with you Chris! I receive dozen of CVs per week and the first thing I do is to click on the portfolio link. That's how I make the choice to meet the person or not. I think the resume is helpful for recruiters to conduct interviews because it summarizes basic infos. But no need to spend a lot of time to do it. Make it simple and clear.
+Marie Brun Yay!!! Team Chris!
Thank you guys so much for these videos. I came across this channel a couple of days ago and cant tell you how lucky I feel to have found this. Really respect and appreciate what you guys do.
Thanks Elias! Glad you found us.
Fellas...!! Glad you are back from break. All of the ideas given were great. The episode was compact and tight....! Thanks...
+Stephen Lee Thanks Stephen. Jose did a great job. I guess it's all about the prep and we have Aaron to thank for the tight edit.
Such awesome insight given like all your other episodes. Thanks guys!
Thanks Spencer
Thank you for all these wonderful tips you guys. Really, really appreciate it. Keep it up.
+Vagrancy Thank Vagrancy. Appreciate your words of encouragement.
THANK you for this. This makes alot of sense. Resumes are consistently thrown out nowadays. Not just cause alot of them look similar, but especially in the creative field, there's more emphasis on how the work looks rather then how much work you've done. Not saying that experience isn't important, but you want people to see your work! Especially alot of it! And it's been proven you don't need a college degree to really be knowledgeable in a topic. Not saying it's useless, but there are definetely other ways to gain great skills without a degree. Thank you!:) On it. Been working on this resume for too damn long anyways lol. Gonna focus on my portfolio and make the best art i can!
I just started doing the mock-ups. I bought a mock-up bundle recently and 80% of them are fantastic quality. I'm loving them. I even started my own blog (waiting for the website). The whole blog will be a portfolio, including short tutorials on how to use different design programs. I've just started (last week), but I'm hoping to build it up over the next year or so.
totally loved the motion graphic intro
I just found this channel this past week. The content is so extremely valuable for anyone in business. I've watched so much of your content, and I can say that your advice applies to so many fields. Thank you for this channel. Love love love it
Sarah Figueroa thank you. And welcome!
I'm so glad I came across your channel! I've been putting off updating my online portfolio and social media presence ... so THANK YOU for creating this video! Awesome source of motivation and direction for the next steps I need to take. You guys rock!!
+Rosy I. Hi Rosy. We're glad you found us and took the time to comment.
Great video full of really great advice and ideas. Thank you for sharing and creating!
+Paige Stark Thanks for dropping us a line Paige. Always great to get positive feedback.
Senior year of college they definitely touched on everything you guys said. Couldn't pass the class without having a website/online presence. Everything lives online. Great stuff once again
+Eli S At least some teachers are getting it right.
Thank you for all this information! Rocks!
Marko Gracin you're welcome.
Again, amazing advice. Thanks guys. Really giving some thought on how to present myself more professionally and creatively
Roughngreedy good luck.
Solid work and very relevant to a position I am in now. The content is so important, and you guys prove that the more time spent on the value of your content the more notice you will gain.
Great Video.
+Riley Jones It's been said many times before, but content is king.
Thanks guys! Great advice, as always.
Thanks Nasif.
its interesting when they talk about the "fluffing" because they worked summer jobs or even at taco bell, but when you dont have a lot of experience I think its still good to show some of those old jobs. Of course, don't add a job you only worked for just a few weeks but its fine to write about a job where you learned good skills like communication and being responsible and more.
When you do have more experience then its fine to start taking out some of that fluff and add in more of the relatable work to your field.
Great video guys! I totally agree with spending less time on your resume and more time developing your portfolio and mocking up your work. Presentation is key!
+Brian Leiter Bam! you got it.
Agree? Disagree? Let us know what you think.
Thanks for sharing.
+Chris Do I very much agree. I teach at a technical college. As such, I'm expected to teach resume design, but even as I do, I know that it'll be their work that lands them that entry-level position, and it's likely that their past work isn't entirely relevant, so my guys will need to be able to show a robust student portfolio with good case studies. For those with design experience, words on paper mean little, unless they indicate leadership or project management skills. It's ultimately your designs or your code that will land you the position.
I have also marvelled at how many people either laud or decry the overly polished, designed resume. It may work for the upper tier of hirings (as with Airbnb), and some tasteful design elements may be ok, but it's amazing how many people write blogs about how allergic they are to overly clever designs.
Similarly, from what I've read, technical recruiters often trash any resume with a photo on it, because they have to prove a lack of bias in the hiring process, so by immediately including your clean, cut mug, you may be relegating your resume to the reject pile. Otherwise, similarly qualified candidates might call discrimination.
Great experience from Nina! Love you guys so much, you’re life changers.
Positive attitude and character is really important to convey to interviewer. Some fields, like sciences/manufacturing, still focus a lot on acquired job skills and chronology.
“stalk who you want to work for online” …”become a creaper”…. LMAO I’m gonna die… great advice… I can’t believe he said it like that! Love the show as always it is full of insight. I apperciate it. Thank you
Haha You got Skooled!
A lot of stuff I am working on right now is to build my portfolio,
sourcing mockups and using my skills to present my folio better is definitely the key nowadays in order to get that job you want.
MAAN kinda shocked when you said to not spend time on resumes, currently in art school and building a resume was part of the assessment. what i should do now
work on your portfolio. build up your social media account. go to events and meet ups.
This was very informative. I have been unemployed and during that time I have been teaching myself adobe programs and video production. The resume info was very useful because I was still thinking in terms of the old school way of typing up one.
+SomdahSaysSo glad you got value from the show. Thanks for commenting.
Awesome tips, Thank you!
I'm in the midst of re-working my portfolio and was thinking of hiring a photographer. definitely will check out Mocks.
nothing wrong with mocks.
Thank you the advice you have given will be very useful me in the future you guys are awesome thanks again for the cool advice
You are very welcome!
Really glad I found this channel with still 2.5 years left of my design school. I'm from India and I must say your channel is a great great great help. Thanks a lot guys.
+Raj Sardar You are coming in at the right time Raj.
Love this guys. You continue to raise the bar. I was blown away with the example of the Air BnB example. I'm encouraged to know that video is growing in influence as a platform of the future for job seekers. I recently tried my first attempt at sitting down in front of the camera and while there is improvements I can make, I caught the 'bug' so to speak. Keep up the great work.
+Jose Caballer - Good timing with your question. I am debating whether to just personalise a channel 'Sean Mates' and then break down particular content into playlists. This appears to be common on TH-cam. Going forward I want to put my time and energy into creating my personal brand and it's message/s. Do you have any advice in this area?
+Jose Caballer - I like the example you use referencing The Skool, and both yourself and Chris. Part of the appeal in your content I feel is that you are two distinct personalities offering different perspectives. As a viewer I walk away feeling like I hear both sides of a problem and solution.
I remember the episode you did with Roberto Blake was one of the first Skool episodes I watched. Also introduced me to what a personal brand was all about. Thanks for the reference to the guide.
The idea of focusing on my brand first than applying it elsewhere makes sense. It puts in perspective for me as well a number of other activities I can apply my time to, namely writing/blogging to complete the picture.
With that said I am now committed to my own channel. In the process of uploading my first piece of video content I inadvertently made my own channel, 'Sean Mates'. Let the content creation and consistency continue!
This is great advice. I teach at a community college in LA and I advise my students to start their Bechance or other online portfolio as soon as they have work that shows their original voice. A portfolio is now a living, evolving entity. I think that this is a great change from the old days when students had to invest their scarce funds in a black portfolio and lots of expensive prints and transparencies. I am posting this on our Graphic Design Club Facebook page. I hope that my students take this to heart.
+ProfessorBRB Thank you Professor. Please share. Let us know how your discussion goes with your students. It's time we killed the resume and use more current tools and platforms to s how people what we are capable of doing and differentiate ourselves.
This channel has an amazing value. It has actual content from experienced professionals. I have to catch up on all the previous episodes now :D
I really hope this picks up! This channel deserves 100 times more views!
Thanks! We agree. :)
Watching when they happy with 8.5k and it’s now 43k subs :) good work
this what i am looking for, thanks chris Do. i can created my first CV now. i think many time to created good cv before i find this.
oh this is what I'm thinking about. Actual useful advice from experienced designers. I'm about to building up my portfolio and this gave me a huge motivation and inspiration boost. #thingsyouwouldneverlearnindesignschool
I love you guys
+Jordi B Thanks Jordi! I like your #crazyLongHashtag.
This is really great. Thank you!
Appreciate it.
Excellent work gentlemen! As a Career Advisor I come across students with creative backgrounds. I'm used to working with students on a more conventional style resume. This video helped out tremendously!
+Douglas Hall Excellent! Thank you Douglas.
Wicked work guys. Thanks for the informative video.
+Andrew Herndon Are you from Boston Andrew?
+The Skool Network Afraid not bud!
+Andrew Herndon Sorry. Thought we hear a little Boston in there.
nice! I got my first internship as a graphic designer and I was putting to much think on my resume
Awesomeness. Agree with Chris
Great advice here, especially re: focusing on creating and showing your best visual work.
Me, I'm going to devote 10% to knocking out a good, simple resumé, while focusing my other 90% on my behance site.
Question:
This video dropped in Nov. 2015. Would TheFutur have anything to add to this content now, in June 2019?
I just found your channel and I love it! I am a senior level designer and would find it super valuable if you could do a video on how to be better at art direction. Keep up the good work.
Rae Baker hi Rae. Any particular situation you have in mind? We already have a few on art directing typography.
I really like the live crit videos. For me personally, I struggle with looking at a design someone else did and telling them how to fix it without doing it myself. Also, how to critique in a positive way and allowing a designer to feel open to explore and create without feeling like I am taking over their design process.
I definitely need to polish my Linked in profile a lot more after watching this and Behance portfolio.
This was the most serendipitous video that could have played automatically after that last one I was watching. I've been stressing and being overly indecisive when creating my (first) UX design-focused resume over the last few days... and I just REALLY needed to hear this. Thank you. I'm setting the timer for 30 minutes to finish my resume then pivoting to clean up my LinkedIn profile - after I watch that next video on positioning yourself... then godammnit I'm gonna stop being so scared of putting together a UX portfolio and just figure it out.
that YT algorithm really knows what to do.
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You worked at Epitaph!!!! Cool!
yep. the offspring. rancid. penny wise.
So glad you guys are making these videos and making the knowledge accessible. Also wanted to ask your opinion on one subject. I'm only half a year out from university but would like to share the things I do know with whoever is wiling to listen on youtube. Do you think I have enough credibility to teach anyone anything ??
+Dominik Korolczuk Yes. We often take for granted that what we know isn't special. Share. Learn from the process and enroll your community.
Some of this was hard for me to swallow because I've become stubborn about what I've learned about resumes, and it's not all set in stone, there's never a right answer for every variable. While this might not be the holy grail of resume check lists, it did give me some key information on how to better my chances.
One thing I would like to attribute is that you can't send something too abstract and so monumental to just anyone. For example you can't send something like Nina did to a 'suit' and expect them to share your technolust, or use it the way you expect them to as the video suggests. Some just want it simple, what if they're viewing a bunch of resumes a day, that is exhausting. Sometimes you'll even need the simple 'what can you do' piece of paper resume. You really have to understand your target audience when shooting your resume around, it's best to get as much information about who your resume goes to.
Also Nina was an overwhelming example at first, as a designer who isn't as spectacular at highlighting my strengths Nina really pinpointed her audience and showcased her talents. Another take away I got was that she had a basic concept and just did it-The execution wasn't perfect, but the core concept was translated-the perspective she was able to get across was the most important thing to display and she accomplished it.
A lot of this resume advice really goes back towards crafting cover letters, and shape shifting your resume here and there, to back up the cover letters proposition.
Suggesting resumes in paper form aren't as important as visualizing it onto an online platform really sends people the wrong message. Fat-cats that have power in companies creatives want to work for that don't understand the internet still exist, people that hire still use internet explorer and old PCS.
You're right about having work and it being super important in today's job market, mock-ups. Mock-ups for fake companies as work? Is this still taboo, or do people not care anymore?
I've posted many job listings in my lifetime. I've never asked for a resume. I just want to see your work. That's it. I'm sure everyone isn't that clear so they ask for other qualifications.
If you work in an industry where there is no demonstrable work product then resumes are relevant.
+Jose Caballer I've been getting paid for design for 3 years, hilariously enough I didn't use a resume to get the job-rather who I already knew that worked at the company. They knew I was reliable in my craft and I had program knowledge, knew graphic design standards, you know that sort of thing.
Since I left that company I'm focused on finding a more open-ended creative job, and I've become more and more anxious about only having a bunch of the same boring print examples inside an online portfolio.
So lately I've been crafting more art projects that have a much different flavor than print material. While working on those side projects to fluff the portfolio out, I've also needed to cast out my resume to different places that give me some creativity and don't drain my soul. Mainly a job for the meantime and my design skills are the only consistent skill I have.
If a company that I'm applying for doesn't really have a design eye or I'm stuck sending a resume off to a 'just-for-now' company, it is very relevant.
And I admit, while this was inferred in the video; and channel, I felt the need to discuss the importance of at least having something.
We agree. It's difficult to get a job with nothing. If your work is outdated and you have no resume to speak of, it makes nearly impossible for the person to hire you. Unless... you have a strong referral letter or some other way to demonstrate how you are different than other candidates.
The argument the guys were making was more that you need to do something to stand out and in a sea of resumes, it's very hard.
I agree Version, but even now days there are people comapanies that are ruled by not creative person, like if you are aplying to be inhouse graphical designer chances are that the owner of the comapanie know 0 about design, and for Chris it is deferent he is designer him self he can see if you are good or not from your work yes, but if the employer knows nothing about the desing by just viewing yuour work he wont know if its good or not, he can like it but, he can't say if his target group will like it. So there you still the resume to prove with papers that you are the one.
3 years later so I'm late to this lol but I'm currently looking for my first entry-level Motion Design job in NY and it is EXTREMELY hard to determine if your resume needs work or if your design reel/website doesn't stand out enough. I really wish companies gave people actual feedback instead of a rejection letter to improve on what they're lacking.
this was helpful. Thanks!
You're welcome.
you guyssss..- are the best!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you
Thanks for reaffirming my belief here. I've recently been added to the "in between jobs" category (employer found out I was looking for another job, took it personal and canned me) and have gotten my portfolio back up to snuff. It's doing it's job as I get callbacks and interviews scheduled fairly immediately, but so far I haven't landed anything yet. The interviews go great and at the end of them they talk like I'm already working there, but then I either never hear anything or something out of my control happens and they let me know (last one, budget discrepancy, position cancelled). Because of all this I start freaking out and looking to change any and everything, resume included.
One area that I've been neglecting is my LinkedIn. I've always worked on small teams (me and a back end developer) so I dont know many other people in my field, which is why my Linkedin looks so abysmal.
+mrlost117 Work on your linked in profile. You'd be surprise who is looking for you right now.
Hey Chris, is Jose still working with you guys? I have not seen him in awhile, I enjoy his commentary during your videos and it's subtle enough to where it's not distracting also because he stays on point while releasing comedic relief.
he's no longer a part of the Chanel. it's been almost 2 years now since we've separated.
The Futur 😓 thanks for the update 😭
Super great really is getting me a better idea to build one of those resume's put it on Linkedin
i just stambled up on this channel and i think it's the best thing happened to me today !!!! (y)
+said sit Alright! Good start. Check out the rest of our content and let us know what you think.
My first time commenting, and it’s on one of your older videos, but I feel I need to say something! I like and dislike that you, Chris, vehemently want designers to disregard the resume. I agree that self promotion is important, and I’m learning new things about it through your Futur channel.
However, I feel your resume criticism is best directed to a specific audience of graphic designers (I’m thinking the more experienced and more talented, or those applying for a position at your company, ;) hah). I feel the resume process is best for beginners and less experienced designers. Notice I said ‘process’? When and ONLY when we work hard at that (I understand you don’t want us working too hard at it, nothing’s perfect), we realize we haven’t done enough work to either promote ourselves, research companies, or put so much critical thought into typographic treatment.
I think young designers who are watching this need to be aware that many places out there will want their resume - to look at it, and judge the care taken to create it in combination with a carefully thought out and creative portfolio.
Next chance I get, when priorities shift from due dates and deadlines, I would like to create a Behance portfolio, based on your suggestions from this and previous videos you have posted. Many transfer schools I am applying for are asking for digital work, so this does make sense to have. Other schools are asking for print work and interviews, and entry-level design jobs and internships I’ve applied for/worked at are asking for that resume ;).
love/hate. it's okay. i'm only sharing my perspective. i don't think i've ever asked for or paid much attention to a resume. young/old, new grad/seasoned veteran, it doesn't matter. it hasn't mattered for over a decade. just saying. maybe for corporate recruiters, it matters, but small design firms like ours don't care.
thank you
I knew you guys were going say that!
+Tristan Marroquin Are we so predictable?
5 years ago, 8500👏🏼 Just in my 1st year out of college as a graphic designer and I’m thinking of sharing some tips!
Thanks. I was about to pay 250 dollars for a "pro" to redo my resume. I was wondering if it was worth it. In addition she was not familiar with my field, Digital sculpting (Alias) and Clay modeling. I am older , late 50s, so I was not up to speed on the value of links to promote myself. Love The Futur it has been a great source of inspiration and information.
ACCD grad here. Thank you, I TRULY needed this wake-up call right now! \m/_
ArtCenter in the house.
Ha! I love the "You've just got skooled" at the end!! =)
+Pink Glasses Productions little bonus for people who watch til the end.
Not in the design profession but this was very helpful.
Glad to hear.
2021 and still relevant
Awesome videos!
Any tips for designers who want to switch from one industry to another - designer from one industry to designer in another industry ?
Career switcher? Hmm... When you make a lateral move, you tend to start at the bottom. Try to figure out a way to incorporate aspects of what you like to explore with what you are already doing today. I love interior design and architecture. When a client asks if we can help them out with those kinds of projects, we jump on them. That way, it's an "and" not and "or".
In a resume, you do need to list your work history/ work experience, right? Then the resume starts looking like you don't have the relevant experience, thought you would have done many of those "relevant" things.
Like an experienced fashion/ apparel designer from one country wanting to switch to graphic design roles after moving to another country (where fashion/ apparel jobs are limited). Graphic design for apparel is a big part of the work experience but not the only experience. A confusing aspect is how to go about arranging and prioritising the resume sections (portfolio is still workable).
you know how i feel about resumes.
HR are the gate keepers. Good luck trying to get by them. I've always gotten jobs within network, networking, referrals, or contacting someone in a company. Even recruiters can get you past HR. I've NEVER gotten a job where HR called me in for an interview.
+Manny Donaire I think when you are being considered for a job and it comes down to a sheet of paper, you've already loss. Try to figure out another way. Great suggestions Manny.
Hi guys, I really like the video and appreciate your advice and tips. I still struggling with my resume and Portfolio because I have this strange profile; I am originally a video maker with experience but I am also an Integrated Designer. And I find it Hard to make these two things in a single portfolio or resume. Any advice please, I will be thankful :) Cheers
100% Agree. Can I ask some questions? OK :) of course as a designer I create my own projects where should I add them into resume or social sites? Sometimes as a designer I can't wait someone to give projects. So I create mine, to keep my creativity. I can be more specific if you like. Cheers
Svetozar Dimitrov perfect. Working on your own "spec" projects is a great exercise to learn new things. You can and should share them everywhere. You can submit them as self promo to award shows.
I like Chris Do's resume more than that Airbnb girl's resume. She created that resume only focusing on one company. But Chris's resume has all the details about him and that will work for different companies.
That was some really awesome advice, it gave me motivation to go back and change up some things in my resume. My questions is how would working at a print shop be a qualifier for getting a position at a design firm? If so, what are ways to write that in?
I am definitely subscribed. Your content is addictive.
Write you responsibilities. It's up to employer to decide if it's relevant.
It does matter if you're looking at being hired by any corporate place with an HR department using an ATS (Applicant Tracking System). Even if it's a creative position and you target the decision maker. They have rules to follow if they are employees. Despite my passion for breaking the rules, sometimes you're stuck with them.
Visual resumes are trouble for ATS systems. Most PDF's will not work. Placing a single text block of the entire resume content behind a solid background in a PDF can sometimes be correctly parsed. Trouble is, there are dozen's of ATS platforms and they are not all the same. My opinion, have two resumes and know when to use them. The fancy PDF, and a boring word doc one. This is in addition to your stellar online presence. That linked in profile may be the most interchangeable format between those evolving ATS platforms, apart from an 80's word doc.
Your portfolio should be a coherent extension of your written resume. If it's being vetted by someone, the decision maker will likely have the printed document in hand when looking at your online portfolio. This is especially true if they've hired an agency to recommend applicants. And most agency's have their own ATS system. Sadly, some online job applicants may never be seen as their ads could have been placed purely for compliance reasons.
This is one area of life that technology has truly made more difficult.
+Ehren Addis good points Ehren.
Hi. Chris and Jose, I love what you guys are doing.
I would have a question.
What software and equipment are you guys using in developing these videos. The sound is great and video as well. Do you have that anywhere on video, or at least you can write it here.
I am especially interested in the software that you use to swap between your presentation and the camera filming you.
Thank you!
Hi Adnan. We used Adobe Premiere Pro CC to edit together footage we shot in our studio using 2 cameras and .png files from presentations to make this video. If you want more info on our studio setup check out this video th-cam.com/video/deCS7nTkOlY/w-d-xo.html
I have a question, what if the place i'm sending my apply they ask me for a CV or Resume and i don't have it 'cuz i was focusing more on behance or maybe website portfolio?...
Great video!
I'm being let go in a month (happy new year!) after two years inhouse designing at a power and automation corporation, so my work has been very corporate and strict. And with a family it's hard to find the time and energy to work on your portfolio at home, so I'm very stressed out.
Let's say my portfolio was empty, any tips on how to progress, what to focus on? One big project, detailing the process, or multiple smaller ones to fill it up?
Thank you, I really appreciate it!
Networking is my weak area, even though I know it's essential. I just don't know how to tactfully approach people.
+Petter Johansson have a clearly defined goal. for example, add 6 new pieces in 1 month. work on all of them simultaneously. when you get stuck on 1, start on the next one. a cool thing happens with your subconscious. while you are working on one, it'll start to solve the other problems. you'll be surprised at how much smarter and more productive you are.
the key is to focus. have a plan and stick to it.
Can you do a pt 2 about meeting and getting ahold of Creative directors like you touched on? Also where's the necklace!
Adam Crawford give me more context to your question. I'll Rick the necklace for you.
Firstly thank you guys so much for your amazing content - I've learned so much and have been sharing all these videos. Just have a question about a point made in this video: As a web developer, is Behance really the best way to go? Shouldn't a web developer create their own web portfolio on the www instead of using sites like Behance, Squarespace, etc? Or should we have both? Does an absence on Behance limit your chances of getting the job?
Scarlett Lin short answer yes. Be on Behance. Develop your own site. Be in as many places as people are looking for you.
Hi guys! Great episode. I just have one slightly unrelated question. In the last year I began to land more and more jobs and i enjoy making deals and preparing ideas for the clients but the more jobs i land the less i'm motivated to do the actual design. I don't even think its a motivation issue but a creativity issue. Have you maybe encountered something similar in your years working? Thanks
+Sebastian Santrach Guess what? You're an entrepreneur! Congrats. You are more excited about winning work then doing it. Luckily there are many designers out there who don't want to, or have the skills to get clients. Just hire them and manage the project. Find out what the designers you like charge and then mark it up. I recommend 4x because designers are horrible at guessing the amount of work something will take. Plus, you need to cover your butt in case something goes wrong and make some profit along the way.
Episode on bidding coming soon!
+Jose Caballer + Chris Do I appreciate the replies. I guess this really is the thing i need to do. And it relates to what you were talking about in this episode, because client negotiations and deals are my key values.
Thanks for the help and keep making this videos for as long as possible! And I'll make sure to watch them ;)
what about the cover letter? i just made very fancy resume just out of fun... it looks like a comic book.. iwant to ptint it and use it for a printing design job..
The problem with graphic design resumes, I find, is in calculating who the recruiter might be and what company you are applying to. If you are applying to a design position for a construction company with an in-house marketing team, the recruiter will be scanning resumes differently than, say, a recruiter who works for a marketing and design agency.
You have approximately 4 seconds to capture a recruiters attention and you have to establish that with an engaging profile paragraph, 3 relevant career achievements, followed by reverse chronological work experience that, even if not industry related, can show transferable skills to the position you are applying to. Consistent work history, however different previous positions may be, can be enough to show a recruiter at a construction company how consistent your work history is and in turn score you a phone interview. Then if you get called to an in person interview, you can showcase your work (portfolio), explain your process and reiterate how you are the right person for the role.
Also, your odds of receiving an interview, in any field, are greater when you apply for a position within 3days of posting and between 8am and 10:30am. Also, if you can help it, submit your resume on Monday as this day has shown to up your chances of receiving a response.
good tips.
You should tell yours stories, how and why both become designers? and what you think about 3D software design? its the 3D the heavy design focus?. how are the Latin designers market over there?
I think we have both told our stories. Do you want more?
+The Skool Network actually that would be nice. and, if you should pick another profession, what would be and why?
I'm an aspiring UI/UX designer and I was wondering if I should also include wireframes and user flows along with sketches on my portfolio? Or do I just include the mockups?
I like to see the entire narrative - from user profiles / personas to user stories / customer journeyed to wireframe to screens - if you can tell me that story in a compelling way I am impressed.
Most of the job listings I see for motion graphics require a bachelors degree. Should I still submit my reel and resume if I don't have a degree. My other question is if the job listing is specifically for a sports company like MLB, should I only submit a reel that highlights more of sport motion graphics. In other words, should I prep a reel specific to that company? Thank you for the input.
Yeah. I’m not sure where you are applying though. Since we’ve never asked that as a requirement.
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Wassup Skool Network. I have a question about design. Is there any such things as late bloomers when it comes to designing? Some people can often get critiqued and not be up to speed and I wanted to know if there is any ways they can grow and blossom into great designers.
You bet. Just ask Danny Yount. He used to drive a delivery truck until he found design. Now he's won a couple of Emmys.
It's not about your age Manuel. It's about your ability to learn.
My Professor told me to put in a job that is not design related to show the employer that you're able to balance out, school, work, and internship. Basically showing responsibility I guess.
What if we've had no chances at all to get a job in graphic design?
Since graduating in 2015, I've had no choice but to work as a server, sales associate, receptionist, just all kinds of odd jobs to make ends meet. Every company I've spoken with won't let me intern, volunteer for experience, and no one will recognize my externship which dealt with advertisement mediums for tourism and hotels. I have no choice but to put I'm a hard worker and was a sales associate and server for the past 5 years.
Sounds like there’s a disconnect with your portfolio and the job you want. Have you tried copying the style of the work of places where you want to work?
@@thefutur no one has even seen my portfolio yet because i can't make it past the application submission. upon turning in my package, hr specialists give it a look over for completion. many of them give me weird looks. some of them reconfirm with me my job experiences before putting on that pity filled smile. i get emails or letters from the hiring managers usually emphasizing that I have no work experience (even though the ads or recruitment pages clearly state no experience required) they can't continue with the hiring process. I'm starting to lose hope honestly.
Wow, where have you guys been
Flying under the radar. But glad you found us. You can still say, I knew those guys when they were only 8k subscribers, when we hit 500k or something.
Haha! Nice
I have my 3-year cashier experience on my graphic design resume. I added this experience with the thought that it would show that I have the ability to work with others and work with the public. I don't have enough graphic design experience to replace it with something more relevant. Should I remove this from my resume?
yes. of course. relevant experience is what matters.
You mentioned reaching out to creative directors instead of going through HR gatekeepers. Any advice on how to do that without coming off as rude or entitled?
Yes. Don’t be rude or entitled. Develop rapport. Be mindful of their time.
I can't understand the name of the typeface Chris is using for his resume. can anybody help out? thanks a lot!
Fabian Franz Din.
I really like what Nina Mufleh did
Chris is an unapologetic hyper-progressive thinker and it is inspiring. Just dragged my resume to the bottom left-hand corner.
hahah. good on you Arthur.
Just curious, Did Chris Do live in Monterey Park before?
for a brief moment when i was going to school. but we frequent the area quite often. why do you ask?
what font did you use? something din?
Yeah but what about the people who never had any work experience? Just modding and level design for a game here and there? What do they write? Worked and finished a CSGO map? Made a city in TES Oblivion?
What about dribbble? i wouldn't say is the perfect place for a portfolio but it works when it comes to "small ideas" to show
dribble is good too.